Similarities & Differences
between
Exploring and Venturing

The following chart displays the differences and similarities between the Exploring and Venturing programs.

	EXPLORING	VENTURING
Unit Type	Explorer Posts	Venturing Crews and Sea Scouting Ships
Adult Leader Title	Post Advisors	Crew Advisors and Ship Skippers and Mates
Membership	Co-ed	Co-ed
Membership	Participants in Learning for Life are NOT Members of BSA	Members of BSA
Orientation	Career Oriented	Scouting Oriented
Sponsors	Participating Organization	Chartering Organization
Advancement	No Advancement Program	Boys that reach First Class in a Troop remain eligible to advance to Eagle Scout All Venturers may work on the Bronze, Gold, Silver, Ranger, Quest, and TRUST Awards Sea Scouts may work on the various Sea Scouting Awards

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Similarities & Differences between Exploring and Venturing

Similarities & Differences
between
Exploring and Venturing